Analysis: Devils finally give up on Hale, who never fulfilled expectations. But Hale goes to the right team that seems to love developing blueliners. A reasonable deal for both sides.

St. Louis acquires F Brad BoyesBoston receives D Dennis Wideman

Analysis: Bruins unload struggling sophomore Boyes for some blueline help in the offensively skilled Wideman. Boyes needed a change of scenery and gets it. On paper, it looks like a good deal for both clubs.

Analysis: Isles' GM Garth Snow pulls off the riskiest trade of the day by landing the gritty heart and soul of the Oilers in Smyth for the disappointing Nilsson and future star O'Marra. No question the Fishsticks better get into the playoffs now. Does Smyth go back to Edmonton this summer? GM Kevin Lowe sure got a lot back.

Analysis: Maple Leafs gear up for playoffs by getting underrated pivot who wins draws and scores goals. It will be Perreault's second stint in Toronto. Coyotes get an excellent return for a player they signed as a free agent when the season started.

Analysis: Sharks gear up for playoff run by acquiring power forward who is familiar with Hart winner Joe Thornton from Boston days. Blues continue to plan ahead getting a solid return for player who could wind up back there this summer.

Analysis: Flyers continue to bolster blueline for future where they hope Kukkonen, Braydon Coburn and Ryan Parent can team with Joni Pitkanen to solidify D. Red Wings hope Calder returns to form out West. Blackhawks get versatile Williams but fall short in this one.Vancouver acquires C Bryan SmolinskiChicago gets back 2007 conditional second round pick

Analysis: Canucks pickup versatile pivot who can play in scoring or checking role and take draws while Blackhawks deal a player who wanted to stay. Rental?

Analysis: Thrashers severely overpay for power forward in attempt to make playoffs for first time while Blues team president John Davidson cleans up in this one and should buy Atlanta GM Don Waddell an expensive dinner.

Atlanta gets D Alexei ZhitnikPhiladelphia receives D Braydon Coburn

Analysis: Thrashers get some much needed blueline help while Flyers hope that former high first round pick can help bolster blueline along with Ryan Parent.

Analysis: Canes pickup veteran forward to help offset injuries to Erik Cole and Cory Stillman. Jackets get minimum return for guy they foolishly signed last summer.

Anaheim picks up F Shane EndicottNashville receives F Chris Durno

Analysis: Much Ado 'Bout Nothing.

NY Islanders acquire D Marc-Andre Bergeron plus 2007 third round pickEdmonton receives D Denis GrebeshkovAnalysis: Islanders get much needed power play help on blueline and somehow pry a third round pick as well for a player who isn't guaranteed to come back over from Russia making us wonder if GM Kevin Lowe had one too many scotches.